Garment support



Patented Dec. 27, 1927.

UNITED STATES FREDERICK FREUDENBERGER, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

GARMENT SUPPORT.

Application filed May 12, 1926. Serial No. 108,664.

This invention relates to improvements in attaching devices especially designed for use with wearing apparel, an object being to provide a device by means of which separate garments (such as two piece garments) may be connected so that one piece will support the invention further includes the following novel features and details of construction, to be hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a fragmentary elevation illustrating the use of the invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the device per se with the metal loops in open position.

Figure I) tional view.

Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like characters of reference denote corresponding parts, the reference character 10 indicates a fabric loop, formed preferably of anon-elastic tape folded upon itself with the ends of the tape overlapped substantially central of the length of the loop, as indicated at 11.

A pair of oppositely extending metallic loops 12 are secured to the loop 10 substantially central of the length of the latter and for this purpose there is provided a sleeve 13. This sleeve pivotally receives the inner ends of the loops 12 and extending from the split edges of the sleeve are bendable prongs 14. These )rongs extend through the overlapped ends oi the loop 10 and through washers 15, one of which is positioned upon opposite sides of the loop 10, the extremities of the prongs being bent in opposite directions as shown at 16. Combined means are thus provided for pivotally attaching the metal loops 12 and for securing the overlapped ends 11 of the loop 10.

is an enlarged longitudinal sec- Located at opposite ends of the loop 10 are headed studs 17 which are mounted upon bases 18, the material of which the loop 10 is formed, being threaded through spaced slots provided in said bases. Suitable means, such as strips 19 which extend transversely of the loop 10 serve to hold the studs 17 at the outer ends of the loop and in position to be engaged by the outer ends of the loops 12.

It will be apparent from the foregoing description and accompanying drawings that the invention provides a simple and effective device for connecting the adjacent portions of a two piece garment and for use in substitution of a button. In addition, the invention provides an effective hose supporter, whereby the hose may be attached to an undergarment and supported without a leg encircling loop.

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportions and minor. details of construction and the right is herein reserved to make such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Having described the invention what is claimed is 1. An attaching device comprising a fabric strip, a headed stud at each end of the strip, a pair of oppositely extending metal loops, means to pivotally secure the loops to the strip substantially centrally between the studs for removable engagement over the latter, washers on opposite faces adjacent the center of the strip, said securing means comprising a sleeve provided with pliable prongs passing through the washers and the central part of the strip, the ends of the prongs being bent laterally to retain the prongs in place.

2. An attaching device comprising a fabric strip folded upon itself to provide remotely spaced loops and with the ends of the strip overlapping centrally of the length of said folded strip, a pairof oppositely extending metal loops, means pivotally securing the. inner ends of the metal loops centrally to the folded strip, said securing means also serving to connect the central overlapped ends of the strip, and headed studs secured to the remotely spaced loops for engagement with the metal loops.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

FREDERICK FREUDENBERGER, 

